2x - 5y = 23 and -4x + 5y = -11 solve by elimination

David Lehavi asked May 9, 2023

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David Lehavi asked May 9, 2023

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Answer: x= -1 y= -5

Step-by-step explanation: Multiply by 2 to eliminate the x

4x - 10y = 46

-4x + 5y = -11

-5y = 35

y= -5

Put -5 back in the equation for the letter y, and you will get x = -1

Andreaplanet answered May 15, 2023

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